I think public service is a calling and you do it as long as the things that brought … - Anthony Foxx

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You're too good for this world, and because of that the world will eventually crush you.

Anthony Foxx

I think public service is a calling and you do it as long as the things that brought you into the office can continue getting you up in the morning and as long as there's still work to get done.

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